Challenger Middle School
Challenger Middle School serves 1,113 students in grades 6-8.
Challenger Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 1,113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Challenger Middle School's student population of 1,113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,113 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Challenger Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Challenger Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 3628 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
59%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
56%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
43%
35%

Black
5%
22%

White
47%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Challenger Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2022 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 20, 2023 (Monday)
Students Last Day of School
June 06, 2023 (Tuesday)
Teachers Last Day
June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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